Batch Enroll Users in Blackboard

Question

I need to batch enroll multiple users in a Blackboard course. How can I do this?

Environment 

• Blackboard

Answer

Batch enrolling users allows you to add multiple users to your organization or course and assign them a specific role. Users who don't already exist in the system will be created and added to your course. User data is defined in a batch file, which must be created outside the system. Common tools for creating batch files include text editors and Microsoft Excel. It's advisable not to exceed 500 records in a single batch file due to browser timeout restrictions.

Step 1

1. Download the batchenroll spreadsheet template and save it to your computer. 
2. Fill in the necessary information of the users that need to be added. 

Step 2

1. Log into Blackboard.
2. Navigate to the desired Organization or Course.
3. Under Course Management in Control Panel to the left, click Users and Groups. 
4. Click Users.
5. Select Batch Enroll Users.
6. Click the Browse button to locate and upload the batch enroll template file. 
7. For Delimiter Type, choose Comma. 
8. Click Submit.
9. Wait for the processing to finish.

For more detailed instructions and guidelines regarding batch files, refer to this Blackboard Help article.